Chintan: A Space for Thought

Privacy Policy

How the journal collects, uses, stores, and safeguards your personal information.

Chintan: A Space for Thought is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy explains how information submitted through the journal's website and publication process is handled.

i.

Information Collected

The journal may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Institutional affiliation
Postal address
ORCID ID
ii.

Use of Information

Information collected is used solely for purposes related to the operation of the journal:

Manuscript submission and peer review.
Editorial communication with authors, reviewers, and editors.
Publication and indexing of accepted articles.
Maintaining journal records and archives.
Improving the quality and administration of the journal.
Personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
iii.

Data Handling

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and reviewer reports are confidential. Personal information is accessible only to individuals directly involved in the editorial and publication process.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

Cookies & Analytics

The journal's website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage. Users may control cookie settings through their web browser.

Third-Party Services

Trusted third-party services (indexing databases, DOI agencies, manuscript systems) may be used for publication and dissemination. Such services are expected to handle data per their own privacy policies.

Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be published on the journal's website and take effect upon publication.

Questions about this policy?

Reach out to the Editorial Office directly.

contact.chintan.fkgc@gmail.com

Note: No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While the journal takes reasonable precautions, it cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information transmitted through the website.